Back to resultsFar Infrared Radiation Treatment for Prostate Cancer
Primary Purpose
Prostatic Neoplasms
Status
Unknown status
Phase
Phase 1
Locations
Canada
Study Type
Interventional
Intervention
Far Infrared Radiation
Sponsored by
About this trial
This is an interventional treatment trial for Prostatic Neoplasms focused on measuring Tumors or cancer of the prostate, Cancer of Prostate, Cancer of the Prostate, Neoplasms, Prostate, Neoplasms, Prostatic, Prostate Cancer, Prostate Neoplasms, Prostatic Cancer
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
- Persons with Prostate, Bladder or Testicular Cancer.
Exclusion Criteria:
- None
Sites / Locations
- The Centre for Incurable Diseases
Arms of the Study
Arm 1
Arm Type
Other
Arm Label
1
Arm Description
Outcomes
Primary Outcome Measures
The primary end point is to determine the therapeutic effects of far infrared radiation on Prostate Cancer.
Secondary Outcome Measures
The secondary end point of the study is to evaluate the therapeutic effects of far infrared radiation on other types of cancer (Bladder and Testis).
Full Information
NCT ID
NCT00573820
First Posted
December 12, 2007
Last Updated
August 14, 2009
Sponsor
GAAD Medical Research Institute Inc.
1. Study Identification
Unique Protocol Identification Number
NCT00573820
Brief Title
Far Infrared Radiation Treatment for Prostate Cancer
Official Title
Phase 1 Study to Evaluate the Efficacy of Using Energy Specific Far Infrared Radiation Treatment for Prostate Cancer
Study Type
Interventional
2. Study Status
Record Verification Date
August 2009
Overall Recruitment Status
Unknown status
Study Start Date
January 2006 (undefined)
Primary Completion Date
February 2008 (Actual)
Study Completion Date
December 2008 (Anticipated)
3. Sponsor/Collaborators
Name of the Sponsor
GAAD Medical Research Institute Inc.
4. Oversight
Data Monitoring Committee
Yes
5. Study Description
Brief Summary
A study to determine the use of far infrared radiation for the treatment of prostate cancer.
Detailed Description
Our initial assessment indicates that electromagnetic radiation of the central nervous system, the viscera and the endocrine system has the potential to cure a number of diseases, including prostate cancer.
6. Conditions and Keywords
Primary Disease or Condition Being Studied in the Trial, or the Focus of the Study
Prostatic Neoplasms
Keywords
Tumors or cancer of the prostate, Cancer of Prostate, Cancer of the Prostate, Neoplasms, Prostate, Neoplasms, Prostatic, Prostate Cancer, Prostate Neoplasms, Prostatic Cancer
7. Study Design
Primary Purpose
Treatment
Study Phase
Phase 1
Interventional Study Model
Single Group Assignment
Masking
None (Open Label)
Allocation
Non-Randomized
Enrollment
4 (Actual)
8. Arms, Groups, and Interventions
Arm Title
1
Arm Type
Other
Intervention Type
Radiation
Intervention Name(s)
Far Infrared Radiation
Intervention Description
Far Infrared Radiation (5μm to 20μm wavelength) for 30 to 40 minutes each treatment session.
Primary Outcome Measure Information:
Title
The primary end point is to determine the therapeutic effects of far infrared radiation on Prostate Cancer.
Time Frame
2 years and 6 months
Secondary Outcome Measure Information:
Title
The secondary end point of the study is to evaluate the therapeutic effects of far infrared radiation on other types of cancer (Bladder and Testis).
Time Frame
2 years and 6 months
10. Eligibility
Sex
Male
Accepts Healthy Volunteers
No
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
Persons with Prostate, Bladder or Testicular Cancer.
Exclusion Criteria:
None
Overall Study Officials:
First Name & Middle Initial & Last Name & Degree
Ken Nedd, M.D.
Organizational Affiliation
GAAD Medical Research Institute Inc.
Official's Role
Principal Investigator
First Name & Middle Initial & Last Name & Degree
Kwasi Donyina, Ph.D.
Organizational Affiliation
GAAD Medical Research Institute Inc.
Official's Role
Study Director
Facility Information:
Facility Name
The Centre for Incurable Diseases
City
Toronto
State/Province
Ontario
ZIP/Postal Code
M4V 1L5
Country
Canada
12. IPD Sharing Statement
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